PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF - 200MHz 32-bit MCU, 2MB Flash | Microchip
MPN: PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11.2 | $11.20 |
| 10 | $10.05 | $100.50 |
| 100 | $8.92 | $892.00 |
| 500 | $8.1 | $4,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.45 | $7,450.00 |
PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a programmable system-on-chip that combines a wide-register CPU core with on-chip memory, analog peripherals, and communication interfaces. Within the broader taxonomy, this part sits at: microcontroller -> 32-bit MCU -> MIPS-class MCU -> high-performance connectivity MCU -> industrial/IoT-grade. PIC32MZ EC devices target embedded-connectivity applications where Ethernet, USB, and high-throughput DSP/control tasks are needed on a single die.
Key features include 200 MHz core clock, 2 MB Flash (2M x 8), 512 KB SRAM, hardware Floating Point Unit (FPU), dedicated Ethernet MAC, multiple UART/SPI/I2C peripherals, dual 12-bit ADC modules, and a comprehensive Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) mapping scheme. The 100-TQFP package exposes 78+ I/O pins, supporting parallel bus interfaces and large pin-count peripherals needed for HMI and motor-control designs.
The device is fabricated on a low-power CMOS process and integrates a 8-channel DMA controller, cryptographic acceleration, and flexible clock-tree options (HS PLL, FRC, LPRC). It supports trace and JTAG debug interfaces for non-intrusive software development, and the EC family is engineered for deterministic real-time response alongside high-bandwidth connectivity stacks (TCP/IP, USB, CAN).
Typical applications include industrial Ethernet gateways, PLC and HMI controllers, smart-energy and metering nodes, embedded web servers, USB peripherals, and graphics/display controllers. The combination of 2 MB code space and Ethernet MAC also suits firmware-rich protocol bridges and IoT edge nodes.
When designing with this part, confirm the operating temperature grade (-40C to +85C for the -I variant), pay attention to PPS configuration order to avoid accidental pin lockup, and ensure adequate decoupling near each VDD/VSS pair for sustained 200 MHz operation.
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PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | MIPS32 microAptiv (PIC32MZ EC family) |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Program Flash Memory | 2 MB (2M x 8) |
| SRAM | 512 KB |
| Operating Voltage (VDD) | 2.3 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial -I grade) |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (PTF/PF), 14x14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| I/O Pins | 78 (approx.) |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 6 MSPS |
| Communication Interfaces | Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 HS, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S |
| DMA Channels | 8 (independent) |
| Cryptographic Engine | AES, SHA, RNG (EC family) |
| Debug Interface | JTAG / 4-wire + trace |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| FPU | Yes (hardware Floating Point Unit) |
PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | RG15 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 2 | VDD — Supply voltage |
| Pin 3 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 4 | RG0 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 5 | RG1 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 6 | RF0 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 7 | RF1 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 8 | RF2 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 9 | RF3 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 10 | RF4 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 11 | RF5 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 12 | RF6 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 13 | RF7 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 14 | RF8 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 15 | VDD — Supply voltage |
| Pin 16 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 17 | RG6 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 18 | RG7 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 19 | RG8 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 20 | RG9 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 21 | RA0 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 22 | RA1 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 23 | RA2 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 24 | RA3 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 25 | RA4 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 26 | RA5 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 27 | RA6 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 28 | RA7 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 29 | AVDD — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 30 | AVSS — Analog ground |
| Pin 31 | RB0 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 32 | RB1 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 33 | RB2 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 34 | RB3 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 35 | RB4 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 36 | RB5 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 37 | RB6 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 38 | RB7 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 39 | RB8 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 40 | RB9 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 41 | RB10 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 42 | RB11 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 43 | RB12 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 44 | RB13 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 45 | RB14 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 46 | RB15 — General I/O / programmable analog |
| Pin 47 | RC0 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 48 | RC1 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 49 | RC2 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 50 | VDD — Supply voltage |
| Pin 51 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 52 | RC3 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 53 | RC4 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 54 | RC5 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 55 | RC6 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 56 | RC7 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 57 | RC8 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 58 | RC9 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 59 | RC10 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 60 | RC11 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 61 | RC12 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 62 | RC13 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 63 | RC14 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 64 | RC15 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 65 | RD0 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 66 | RD1 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 67 | RD2 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 68 | RD3 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 69 | RD4 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 70 | RD5 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 71 | RD6 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 72 | RD7 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 73 | VDD — Supply voltage |
| Pin 74 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 75 | RD8 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 76 | RD9 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 77 | RD10 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 78 | RD11 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 79 | RD12 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 80 | RD13 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 81 | RD14 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 82 | RD15 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 83 | RE0 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 84 | RE1 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 85 | RE2 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 86 | RE3 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 87 | RE4 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 88 | RE5 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 89 | RE6 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 90 | RE7 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 91 | VDD — Supply voltage |
| Pin 92 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 93 | RF12 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 94 | RF13 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 95 | RK0 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 96 | RK1 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
| Pin 97 | MCLR — Master clear reset |
| Pin 98 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 99 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 100 | RG14 — General I/O / remappable peripheral |
Typical Applications
PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Controller, Embedded Web Server / IoT Edge Node, Motor Control / BLDC Drive Controller, USB Peripherals and Composite Devices, Smart Energy Metering Node, Medical Device Connectivity Hub.
Industrial Ethernet Gateway
The PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF's integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC, 2 MB Flash, and 512 KB SRAM make it well-suited for industrial protocol gateways bridging Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, or PROFINET to legacy serial buses. The 200 MHz core runs TCP/IP stacks with deterministic latency, while 512 KB SRAM buffers multiple concurrent TCP connections. Paired with a PHY like the LAN8742A and an external RS-485 transceiver, the device can act as a compact fieldbus master. The -40 C to +85 C industrial temperature grade supports cabinet-mounted deployment without additional thermal conditioning.
Recommended
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Controller
With 2 MB Flash for graphical assets, 512 KB SRAM for frame buffers, and 78+ GPIO for keypad/backlight drive, the PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF drives small TFT HMI panels with resistive or capacitive touch. The 12-bit ADC samples analog control inputs while the PPS-mappable peripherals free pins for display and communication. The PIC32MZ EC FPU accelerates touch-filter algorithms and graph rendering. Designers typically pair this MCU with an external TFT controller or use the integrated PMP peripheral for direct parallel display connection.
Recommended
Embedded Web Server / IoT Edge Node
The PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF's combination of Ethernet MAC, 2 MB Flash, and hardware FPU makes it ideal for embedded web servers running lightweight HTTP/MQTT stacks directly on the MCU. The Microchip Harmony TCP/IP stack fits comfortably in Flash, leaving room for application logic. With 512 KB SRAM, multi-client TCP sessions are possible without external memory. Hardware AES/SHA accelerators offload secure TLS handshakes. Designers typically expose JSON or REST endpoints for IoT telemetry.
Recommended
Motor Control / BLDC Drive Controller
The 200 MHz core and FPU accelerate field-oriented control (FOC) math for BLDC and PMSM motors, while the 12-bit ADC captures current sensing at high PWM rates. The EC family's deterministic interrupt latency and dual ADC modules make this part suitable for sensorless and sensored motor drives up to several kW. The 100-pin TQFP provides sufficient GPIO for gate-driver interfaces, encoder feedback, and CAN-based fieldbus. Designers pair it with gate drivers like the MCP8024 or external FET bridges.
Recommended
USB Peripherals and Composite Devices
The PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF includes a USB 2.0 high-speed peripheral controller, making it suitable for USB class devices such as audio, CDC, HID, or vendor-class peripherals. The 2 MB Flash holds USB stacks plus composite-class firmware, while 512 KB SRAM absorbs audio or bulk-transfer buffers. PPS flexibility allows USB signals to be remapped to convenient pins. Many designs use this MCU for USB audio interfaces, dataloggers, and instrument front-ends.
Recommended
Smart Energy Metering Node
With its 12-bit ADC, hardware FPU for FFT-based power-quality math, and ample code space, the PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF fits single-phase or three-phase smart-meter designs. Real-time energy calculation (kWh, kVAR, harmonics) runs on the FPU, while Ethernet MAC provides remote readout via TCP/IP or MQTT. The -40 C to +85 C grade handles outdoor meter enclosures. Designers pair it with isolated current sensors and a metering AFE.
Recommended
Medical Device Connectivity Hub
The PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF's deterministic real-time performance, Ethernet + USB connectivity, and large code space suit medical connectivity hubs that aggregate data from bedside devices and forward to hospital networks. Hardware AES/SHA and the cryptographic engine simplify HIPAA-compliant transport security. The FPU accelerates vital-sign DSP. This is an industrial-grade part, so medical safety certification is the integrator's responsibility, not the MCU's.
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Engineering reference data for PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PIC32MZ2048ECG100T-I/PF | PIC32MZ2048ECG100-E/PF | PIC32MZ2048ECG100-E/PT | PIC32MZ2048EFG100-I/PF | PIC32MZ2048EFH100-I/PF | PIC32MZ2048ECH100-I/PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-pin TQFP (12x12 mm) - pin-compatible | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) - same |
| Core Clock (max) | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 252 MHz (+26%) | 252 MHz (+26%) | 200 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| Temperature Grade | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) | -40 C to +125 C (Extended) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) | -40 C to +85 C (Industrial) |
| Ethernet MAC | Yes (10/100) | Yes (10/100) | Yes (10/100) | Yes (10/100) | Yes (10/100) | Yes (10/100) | Yes (10/100) |
| Hardware FPU | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RoHS Compliance | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant |
Key Differentiators
- Industry-leading 2 MB Flash with 200 MHz MIPS32 microAptiv core (vs PIC32MX675F512L-80I/PT)
- Extended temperature grade option for harsh environments (vs PIC32MZ2048ECG100T-I/PF)
- Higher core throughput with pin-compatibility (vs PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF)
Design Notes
The PIC32MZ2048ECG100-I/PF operates from 2.3 V to 3.6 V. Place a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor adjacent to every VDD pin and a single 10 uF bulk tantalum or ceramic near the package. AVSS and AVDD must be tied to VSS and VDD at a single ground point to avoid ADC reference noise. Estimated: with 200 MHz operation, peak core current is around 80 mA; budget at least 200 mA for the entire MCU including I/O drive.
Route the Ethernet differential pair (ETH_RMII or ETH_MII lines) with 50 ohm controlled impedance and keep them away from switching regulator and PWM traces. Maintain a continuous ground reference plane beneath the MCU with stitching vias around the perimeter. Trace length matching within 50 mil on the RMII bus is recommended for signal integrity at 50 MHz. Avoid running Ethernet signals parallel to long high-current traces for more than 100 mm.
Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) lock-up: if you configure a pin as an output and then switch its PPS mapping without unlocking first, the pin may lock into the wrong function and require a device reset to recover. Always follow the unlock sequence in the datasheet (PPS unlock register pattern). The MCLR pin must be pulled high through a 10 kohm resistor for normal operation; do not leave it floating. JTAG/trace debug pins (TMS, TCK, TDI, TDO) require 4.7 kohm pull-ups or the device may not enumerate correctly.
The 100-pin TQFP (14x14 mm) has a typical theta_JA of about 35 C/W. Estimated: at 200 MHz with 100 mA core current at 3.3 V, power dissipation is roughly 330 mW, giving a 12 C junction temperature rise above ambient at room temperature - well within the industrial -40 C to +85 C range. For ambient temperatures above 70 C in a sealed enclosure, add a thermal pad or copper pour to keep junction temperature below 125 C.
Crystal oscillator layout is critical: keep the crystal within 5 mm of the OSC1/OSC2 pins, surround the traces with a ground guard ring, and place load capacitors (typically 15-33 pF) close to the MCU. Excessive trace capacitance or noise coupling can cause PLL jitter and failed Ethernet PHY link. If using the internal FRC oscillator instead of an external crystal, expect slightly higher clock jitter and check Ethernet MAC timing margins.
Compliance Information
EU RoHS compliant per Abacus Technologies distributor listing. REACH compliant and DRC conflict-free. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - use -E/PF variant for harsher industrial temperature, but AEC-Q100 requires automotive-grade validation. -I grade (-40 C to +85 C) is industrial standard.